CONWAY — Macs … Macouns … it’s that sweet time of the year when apples are ready for the picking in local orchards.
This year’s low rainfall and moderate to extreme drought conditions for much of New Hampshire has impacted some of this year’s apple crop, resulting in smaller apples for many growers but they say the taste is sweet.
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